Sunday, February 28, 2016

Check out these adorable Easter Treat Containers! I couldn't resist using the Spring Critters stamp set along with the Penelope paper pack! I created some of these at Christmas where I didn't cover the entire container. If you missed that post, you can see it HERE.

This time I wanted to wrap the label all the way around. Creating a 'label' cover for these containers was a bit tedious at first. Since the container has a tapered shape, the label needs to taper to fit it properly. After many tries of adjusting a cupcake wrapper in design space, I finally gave up and cut apart one of the containers and cut a template to scan into design space. This was my first attempt at scanning and uploading an image into Design Space. I have to say.... It was so easy!! Once I got my template created I was able to cut my labels with ease.

I used my ShinHan Touch Twin Markers to color the chick and the rabbit and then cut them out with the coordinating Thin Cuts. I added a spring to the back of animals to create a cute bounce!

We will be creating one of each of these containers at my March Girl's Night Out Event! Everything will be pre-cut for you. You just color and put them together! If you are local and want to attend here are the details:

Date: Friday, March 18

Time: 6:30 pm

Place: My House

COST: $12.00

Must pre-pay and RSVP by March 7. Please email me for payment details!

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

I'm still recovering from my StampinHeaven Winter Retreat! We had a blast. I shared in my post the other day how I created an easy photo booth for the retreat. Since the retreat was being held in February and I figured we would have our usual COLD weather and maybe just maybe a little bit of snow, I planned my retreat around a winter theme. Well, as it turned out, we had temperatures in the mid to upper 60s which is probably typical of Tennessee weather - you just never know one day to the next. THIS week now they are predicting snow flurries.

Since my theme was winter I designed a winter layout for my retreat pack. Each retreat attendee got everything they needed to create this winter layout below. All of these images were cut from the Atistry cricut catridge. I love it how the lodge reminded me of the lodge we were staying in! After taking photos in front of my winter theme photo booth, they could then attach pictures to the layout!

Monday, February 22, 2016

This past weekend I hosted a Scrapbooking Retreat at Henry Horton State Park. I decided to add a little fun to our retreat by creating a Photo Booth. This was easy do and creating props was easy with Close To My Heart's Artistry and Artiste Cricut Cartridges!

First, I created a backdrop using plastic tablecloths and painter's tape (for clean and easy removable) and added a few large snowflakes cut from Glitter Paper along with some strands of silver ribbon. I had a Winter theme even though it was mid to upper 60's here in Tennessee all weekend! Who knew February would be so warm?!

Here are some of the props I created with the Close To My Heart Artistry and Artiste Cricut Cartridges. There were different speech bubbles on each cartridge. I used the Handwritten Print (E1030) stamp for the phrases. This was a good size font that was easy to read. The sunglasses and champagne glass was cut from the Artistry Cartridge, and the mustaches were from cut from the Artiste cartridge. I also cut a great big pair of scissors from the Artistry Cartridge (not shown in this picture but you can see them in the snapshots further down in my post).

Other props I had were some cheap glittery crowns, a top hat that I added glittery snowflakes to, some beads and boas I found at Hobby Lobby and Michael's. I think everyone had a fun time with the Photo Booth.

Enjoy some snapshots from my photo booth.....

So - go ahead - create your own photo booth for lots of laughter of fun!

I'll be sharing more about my retreat later this week!

Artiste Cricut Collection and Artistry Cricut Collection are sold EXCLUSIVELY by Close To My Heart. Order your today from my website at www.stampinheaven.ctmh.com

Thursday, February 18, 2016

There is just a little more than a week left to get our exclusive Share The Love stamp! When you purchase this stamp, Close to My Heart will donate $7 to Operation Smile!

Here is one more card I created with this stamp and my left over Charlotte papers. The pieces on this card are actually 3 different Picture My Life cards from the Charlotte kit! I love how quickly I can put together with the PML cards!

To order your Share the Love stamp, just go to my website and add it to your order!

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

We are still celebrating February with Share the Love! Today I'm sharing another card I created with this fun stamp!

For this card I used our Watercolor Paints to create a wash of color for the background. Then I used 2nd generation stamping to stamp the camera on to of the watercolor paint. I used a couple of hearts from the Charlotte Compliments in the center of the Black/Gold ribbon. The bottom border is from a Charlotte PML card that I cut apart. I finished the card with a hand-drawn border.

I've got one more card to share so be sure to come back to visit!

Remember! The stamp is available during the month of February ONLY! When you purchase this stamp, $7 will be donated to Operation Smile!

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Close To My Heart is partnered with Operation Smile™, an organization that provides free, life-changing surgery that repairs smiles and reshapes lives, one child at a time. Since 2008, Close To My Heart has provided support to change the lives of over 1,500 children and their families. Buy with pride. Your business with Close To My Heart makes a big difference in the life of a child.

Close To My Heart has designated February as “Share The Love” and they created an exclusive stamp set that can ONLY be purchased during the month of February! And here is a bonus! When you purchase this stamp set, $7 will go to Operation Smile! Our Stamp of the Month blog hoppers are hosting a special hop to showcase this stamp. If you have come here from Katie Skiff's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultant's HERE.

I had recently completed the Charlotte Workshop Your Way kit and had a full sheet of Picture My Life cards, just a few scraps and some compliments left so I created cards using my leftoverw from the kit. Today, I'll share my favorite card I created.

The piece with flowers is one of the PML cards while the other printed piece is a scrap of B&T paper I had left.

I stamped on the little square compliment and added it to look like a piece of paper coming from the typewriter. I clustered more compliments to add more accent to the card.

This is a fun stamp! Come back for more samples that I created with this stamp and leftovers from Charlotte paper suite.

Remember! This stamp is ONLY available during the month of February for $17.95.

If you do not have a Close To My Heart Consultant you can purchase it from my website at:

Monday, February 1, 2016

Welcome to the February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month we are featuring Balloon Animals. This is a fun set of 13 stamps! If you have come here from Carol Taggio's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultant's HERE.

For this stamp I created a Party Pack using this stamp and the Kaleidoscope Paper Pack! This party pack comes complete with a Birthday Banner, 8 party invitations, 8 cupcake toppers, 8 goody bags and a fun Birthday Surprise Card that can be used as a center piece!

Wow!! They say time flies when you are having fun and that is so true! I had no idea what was in store for me when I signed up with Close To My Heart 10 years ago. I did not know that I would gain so many friends all around the country. Also, I never would have guessed how much I would love teaching and sharing with others. This journey that I have been on the last ten years has been a wonderful part of my life. Recently at a Team Builders event in Utah, we were sharing what brought us to Close To My Heart and what would keep us here. I said that I could never see myself leaving. I plan to be in my 90's and still sharing my love for this wonderful company because of the relationships that I have built with my customers, other consultants and even the corporate staff.

Since 10 years is a big milestone for me, I wanted to share it with my customers so I am doing something special this month! I'm giving away a FREE stamp set with your purchase! This isn't just ANY stamp set either! This is a Hostess Only stamp set that can not be purchased. Here is what you can do to get your FREE stamp set!

When you spend $40 (before ship & tax) in
Close To My Heart products during the month of February,

you will get Little Things for Free!

Little Things - Free with $40 Purchase

When you spend $80(before ship & tax), in
Close To My Heart products during the month of February,

you will get Say It All for Free!

Say It All - Free with $80 Purchase

Only 1 stamp per customer order. I will mail you the free stamp set separate from your order.

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10 Years - 2016

About Me

I'm married to a wonderful husband. We have 2 beautiful daughters and a spoiled Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Remi. I am a Close To My Heart consultant and LOVE showing people that ANYONE can be creative! I have several on-going Hostess Clubs and also hold Monthly Girl's Night Out Events.